SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 1, 2016 – Star Wars: Fury of Maul is the first, live-action show set in the Star Wars galaxy - exclusively on Netflix and streaming now. Set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Rebels, Fury of Maul follows the former Sith lord, Darth Maul, as he seeks vengeance on those who disgraced and discarded him - with no one being safe!

For decades, a live-action Star Wars television show has been heavily rumored, and Netflix is proud to make it a reality, and Fury of Maul’s showrunner, Kyle O’Renberg, feels Darth Maul is a the best character to bring to the small screen.

“Maul is someone the audience has wanted more of since his introduction in The Phantom Menace,” said O’Renberg. “We’ve been able to revisit him in Clone Wars and Rebels, but never in this much detail and during such tumultuous time of his life.”

In an unprecedented move, Netflix did no prior marketing for Fury of Maul, instead relying on a surprise launch and the universal love for Star Wars, along with teaming up with a brand who best reaches the Star Wars fanbase - IGN.

“When it comes to Star Wars, no marketing is needed,” continued O’Renberg. “The franchise has decades of marketing behind it, so we wanted to give the audience something special - something raw - which really reflects in the show’s gritty tone and nature. Partnering with IGN to make the announcement was a no-brainer, because they speak directly to our fans. Keeping it secret this whole time was the hardest thing - trust me, blowing up the Death Star would have been an easier task!”

Fury of Maul Season 1 will be streaming on Netflix on May 4th, 2016, but you can watch the teaser trailer NOW on IGN!